Okla. Stat. tit. 19, § 19-901.9: Suits and actions

The board of directors is hereby authorized and empowered to

institute and maintain, or appear and defend, any and all actions

and proceedings, suits at law or in equity, necessary or proper to

fully carry out the provisions of this act, or to enforce, maintain,

protect or preserve any and all rights or privileges conferred

hereby, or acquired in pursuance hereof. Actions and proceedings

shall be prosecuted and defended in the corporate name of the

district, and the board is empowered to employ attorneys to

represent the district in any such actions or proceedings, or to

advise the board in respect of its duties under this act.